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Dead Animal Collection Update for Athens-Clarke County Residents Starting Jan. 5, 2026

Home Carousel Posted on December 26, 2025

Starting Monday, January 5, 2026, the ACCGov Solid Waste Department will pick-up dead animals in the street or on curbs.

Size Requirement:

Animals must be the size of an armadillo, raccoon, opossum (or larger) to qualify for collection.

Contact Solid Waste by email or phone to request collection.

Email: collections@accgov.com | Phone: 706-613-3501 (Option 7)

Parks & trails:  

Call ACC Leisure Services at 706-613-3801

Private property:  

Contact a wildlife removal company or take animals to the ACC Landfill (fees apply).

Questions or comments:  

Contact the Solid Waste Department at 706-613-3501 or collections@accgov.com.


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